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Holly Hill is Ready for a Facelift!
Our mid-century home turns 70 this year. Yes, folks. Seventy! And not to be rude or ageist, but sometimes a 70 year-old can use a little...

Doug Gamblin
Sep 13, 20211 min read


Yup. I Stole a Street Sign and My Dad Found Out: What Integrity Means to Me!
Maybe you’ve noticed my tagline: Integrity. Respect. Family. You probably didn’t think much about them because the words may seem generic...

Doug Gamblin
Jul 14, 20212 min read


Doug's DIY: I installed an electric fireplace and YOU can too!
I INSTALLED AN ELECTRIC FIREPLACE! AND YOU CAN TOO! Electric fireplaces have become very popular in real estate circles for a variety of...

Doug Gamblin
Mar 22, 20212 min read


Think Green: Super Easy St. Patrick's Day Ideas for Kids!
I recently had my DNA results analyzed and I’m pleased to report that I’m 17% Irish. I’m not entirely sure which part of me is Irish, but...

Doug Gamblin
Mar 7, 20213 min read


Super Soft Sugar Cookie Recipe: A Fat Tuesday Recipe!
The truth is simple: Everyone loves a sugar cookie. And if they don’t, it’s possible that they could be lying. Oh, I’m not talking about...

Doug Gamblin
Feb 16, 20211 min read


The Ten Things I Hate About You: Buyer Turn-offs Edition
Thinking of listing your home? Buyers crave a move-in ready home and there are a few things Buyers really hate, hence “The 10 Things I...

Doug Gamblin
Feb 5, 20213 min read


IT'S TIME FOR A HEART TO HEART: "This Seller's Market is Killing Me" and Other Buyer Laments
Sometimes it’s important to have a heart-to-heart chat about the current real estate market. And let’s be honest—for Buyers, this is a...

Doug Gamblin
Jan 26, 20212 min read


DOUG'S SPIN ON REAL ESTATE: January 2021 It's a Seller's Market Out There!
WE ARE IN A SELLER’S MARKET There are really three types of real estate markets which include a Seller’s Market, a Balanced Market and a...

Doug Gamblin
Jan 22, 20212 min read


The Kitchen Floor Conundrum: Wood or Tile? Or Perhaps Luxury Vinyl?
There are many decisions to make when preparing a home for sale and as many Sellers consider the flooring options available to them, the...

Doug Gamblin
Jan 12, 20212 min read


Let's Get Cooking on your FREE home appliances!
Buying a first home can stretch a homeowner's budget a little bit thin, so a coupon for free appliances from Lowe's might be just what...

Doug Gamblin
Jan 7, 20211 min read


2021 Real Estate Forecast: Will the Unprecedented Trends Continue?
This year has been an unparalleled one for real estate. Although the pandemic played a major factor in slowing down much of the economy,...

Doug Gamblin
Dec 28, 20202 min read


Home for the Holidays! Napkin Folding: Holiday Hero Edition!
Do you need a little pick-me-up for your holiday table decor? Try this simple napkin fold to add a little extra pizazz to your...

Doug Gamblin
Dec 25, 20201 min read


Home for the Holidays: Light the Night!
Jumping into the car with hot cocoa and candy canes to enjoy viewing holiday lights is a time-honored tradition. Happily, viewing lights...

Doug Gamblin
Dec 15, 20201 min read


Home for the Holidays: Deck Your Pet Edition!
There has never been a more important time to be "Home for Holidays" than 2020! And if you are looking for a few new tips and tricks for...

Doug Gamblin
Dec 10, 20201 min read


Covid-19 Update: Business as Usual!
I’M OPEN FOR BUSINESS AND BUSIER THAN EVER! Even with the most recent COVID guidelines in the Bay Area, real estate is considered an...

Doug Gamblin
Dec 9, 20202 min read


Home for the Holidays: Buttercream Edition!
There has never been a more important time to be "Home for Holidays" than 2020! And if you are looking for a few new tips and tricks for...

Doug Gamblin
Dec 3, 20201 min read


Home Inspections: It's Not a Pass or Fail Exam!
A Home Inspection is NOT Pass/Fail! I’ve heard it many times: “Did our home pass its inspection?” A home inspection is not a pass or fail...

Doug Gamblin
Dec 2, 20202 min read


Home for the Holidays: Games Galore!
We are all spending more time at home and finding new ways to engage with our families is more important than ever. So I thought it might...

Doug Gamblin
Nov 30, 20201 min read


Sugar Plums and Frosty Leaves: Holiday Pies!
It's more fun to be "Home for the Holidays" when you have tasty pies to enjoy together! Today, I shared a couple of secrets for...

Doug Gamblin
Nov 25, 20201 min read


Home for the Holidays with an Oreo Turkey!
I'm having a little fun over here with a new look at the idea of "Home for the Holidays." The year 2020 has been difficult at best, but...

Doug Gamblin
Nov 20, 20201 min read
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